Cleveland advanced to the ALCS by ousting the Wild Card Boston Red Sox three games to one in the AL Division Series, while New York swept the West Division champion Texas Rangers three games to none. Finally in the top of the 11th inning, the Orioles turned to everybody’s favorite set up man (everybody in Cleveland anyway), Armando Benitez. One where Mike Mussina pitched even better, and still the Indians won. Cleveland Indians: Should we be worried about the offense? He missed. Webster and manager Davey Johnson argued (vociferously) that the ball was fouled by Vizquel, but it wasn’t. The Indians won Game 4 (8-7) after Jose Mesa blew the save again, giving us an idea what might happen in the World Series later (too soon?). That was a record that in many years wouldn’t qualify for a Wild Card let alone a division championship (the Tribe would learn this in 2000 and again in 2005). Marquis Grissom was the series MVP for his home run that won one game and his steal of home that won the other. They were scary. That was a record that in many years wouldn’t qualify for a Wild Card let alone a division championship (the Tribe would learn this in 2000 and again in 2005). Jose Mesa closed out the game in the bottom of the 11th, and the Indians were headed to the 1997 World Series. Mesa got the win when the Indians used a walk, a bunt and a single to beat Armando Benitez a second time. After Mussina left, things didn’t get much better. A great win, but not Top Ten material. The 1997 Cleveland Indians finished at 86-75. Want your voice heard? In the seventh, Mussina tired. Indians won, 5-4. That and a dollar at the time would get them a cup of coffee. Mike Mussina was amazing for the Orioles. Join the Away Back Gone team! 4 games to 2. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart/Allsport NOTE: DIGITAL IMAGE ONLY, NO ORIGINALS. In Game 2, Marquis Grissom hit a three-run home run in the eighth off Armando Benitez. They had ace Mike Mussina (15-8, 3.20), Scott Erickson (16-7, 3.69) and Jimmy Key (16-10, 3.43). This started a most welcome downward spiral that ended with the White Sox finishing in second, six games behind the Indians. Game over. This was of course before the days of replay review, so arguments were more common. This gave the Indians a 1-0 lead. Brian Giles struck out. Cleveland Indians: Can the Tribe have sustained success? The Indians had a three games to one lead at this point. Cleveland Indians news from FanSided Daily, Cleveland Indians: A chat on the Takes By The Lake podcast. Benitez recorded two outs before giving up a solo home run to Tony Fernandez. Game 4 was a blown save for Jose Mesa, but the Indians won it on an Alomar single in the ninth against Armando Benitez. The Orioles were 98-64. Join the Away Back Gone team! In six innings of work he gave up one hit and one walk while striking out 14. 1997. With the count 1-1, Grissom took off for home. So did Oriole catcher Lenny Webster. 1997 → The 1996 American League Championship Series ( ALCS ), the second round of the 1996 American League playoffs, matched the East Division champion New York Yankees against the Wild Card team, the Baltimore Orioles . But as we all well know, leading three games to one doesn’t guarantee winning the series. Cleveland Indians: A look at the players in the Arizona Fall League, How to Watch Eagles vs. Giants: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time, Cleveland Indians: Josh Donaldson's forgettable time in Cleveland, Top 25 Super Bowl Performances of All Time, Each NHL Team's Most Likely Future Hall of Famer, 30 Greatest Teams in Premier League History, 28 most memorable buzzer beaters in March Madness history. These were not your normal Indians hitters either: Ramirez, Thome, Matt Williams, Justice, Sandy Alomar, Brian Giles and more. His stats weren’t great (.261 BA, .643 OPS), but if the award went for stats, it probably would have gone to Mussina (0.40 ERA). They had Cal Ripken, Robbie Alomar and Raffy Palmeiro. When last we left the ALCS the Cleveland Indians were able to escape Game 3 with a 2-1 extra innings victory over Mike Mussina and the Baltimore Orioles. There was replay available on TV, and it showed clearly that Vizquel (much like Webster) did not touch the ball. Your privacy is safe with us. Also a great game, but not Top Ten. That and a dollar at the time would get them a cup of coffee. Top 25 Super Bowl Performances of All Time, Each NHL Team's Most Likely Future Hall of Famer, 30 Greatest Teams in Premier League History, 28 most memorable buzzer beaters in March Madness history. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Cleveland Indians and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. They now had to go to Baltimore and face Mussina again in Game 6. Eight shutout innings, one hit, two walks and 10 strikeouts. 1997 ALCS Game #1 Recap 1997-10-08 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards with 40029 people in attendance.

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